Utah Jazz [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/utah-jazz/] was one of the first NBA teams to have its players test positive for the coronavirus. The chain which led to the suspension of the season started with Rudy Gobert [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/rudy-gobert/] contracting the virus. Soon after, his teammate Donovan Mitchell [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/donovan-mitchell/] also tested positive and the Jazz ‘drama’ began. The duo experienced severe friction but is now ‘on good terms’ as per reports. The Jazz big man, Rudy Gobert [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/rudy-gobert/], received a lot of hate from the fans. Since he was the first player to test positive for the virus, he took the blame for the play suspension. The Basketball fraternity also frowned upon the Jazz center’s reckless behavior in a pre-game conference where he jokingly touched all the mics which led to the cancellation of the game. DONOVAN MITCHELL TALKS ABOUT THE DUO’S RELATIONSHIP After going into isolation, Mitchell spoke about his relationship with Gobert on Good Morning America. Donovan said: “It took a while for me to kind of cool off. I read what he said, and I heard what he said, so I’m glad he’s doing OK, I’m glad I’m doing well. I’m just really happy, to be honest, Robin [Roberts] … it wasn’t the whole party at the end of the day. Neither he nor I have children at home. I know I have some teammates that have children, have some staff that has children at home. So I’m glad that we were able to contain it as much as possible.” According to Dennis Lindsey [https://www.inquisitr.com/6036841/jazz-exec-rudy-gobert-donovan-mitchell-relationship/], The two stars are ready to put their dispute behind them and focus on moving forward. Playing Under Kobe Bryant and LeBron James [https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-news-two-different-styles-of-leadership-former-teammate-compares-playing-under-kobe-bryant-and-lebron-james/] WILL THE JAZZ RETURN STRONGER? The Jazz were seeded 4th in the Western Conference before the league was suspended, and was a lock for the Playoffs. Mitchell was averaging a team-high 24.2 points and will lead the Jazz as the season resumes on July 31. Rudy Gobert will look to continue his amazing defensive run as he looks to win DPOY for the third time in his career. With the NBA returning soon, The Jazz will look to make another deep playoff run. 

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<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Donovan Mitchell: Net worth, Salary, and Endorsements</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Donovan Mitchell is a six-foot-one guard who plays for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA. Mitchell was born on September 7, 1996, in Elmsford, New York, and his parents are Nicole and Donovan Sr. The talented guard was the 13th overall pick in the 2017 <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/" rel="noopener noreferrer">NBA</a> Draft. </span>

[caption id="attachment_521341" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-521341" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210120160906/2021-01-02T014055Z_735783119_MT1USATODAY15386284_RTRMADP_3_NBA-LOS-ANGELES-CLIPPERS-AT-UTAH-JAZZ.jpg" alt="Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell" width="1920" height="1280" /> Jan 1, 2021; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell (45) warms up prior to their game against the LA Clippers at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Swinger-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

<span style="font-weight: 400">Mitchell initially attended Canterbury School, where he developed interests in basketball and baseball. He suffered an injury during his sophomore year while playing baseball and then took his talents to Brewster Academy, a high school in New Hampshire. </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">After taking part in the Jordan Brand Classic as a senior, Mitchell committed to play for the University of Louisville. He was in the rotation as a freshman but quickly gained starting rights in his sophomore year. </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Mitchell wears jersey #45 as a tribute to Michael Jordan, who used to don the number in his baseball playing years. Furthermore, Mitchell averaged 15.6 points as a sophomore and decided to forego his remaining years to join the NBA. </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Mitchell’s talents are hard to be ignored as he’s a shooting genius. The talented guard has been designed to perfection in the latest NBA 2K23 game, and he’s given an overall rating of 87. </span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Donovan Mitchell's NBA career</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">The Denver Nuggets initially selected Donovan Mitchell with the 13th overall pick in the 2017 NBA draft but later traded him to the Utah Jazz. The team signed him up on a four-year deal, and the young point guard even received a sneaker deal from Adidas. </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Mitchell took over as a starter right from his rookie year and showcased his immense talent on the big stage. He wowed fans by winning the 2018 Slam Dunk Contest in his maiden appearance and later made the All-Rookie First team. </span>

[caption id="attachment_521342" align="aligncenter" width="1296"]<img class="size-full wp-image-521342" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210120160927/2021-01-06T024826Z_176783547_MT1USATODAY15399720_RTRMADP_3_NBA-UTAH-JAZZ-AT-BROOKLYN-NETS.jpg" alt="Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell" width="1296" height="1920" /> Jan 5, 2021; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell (45) dribbles the ball against the Brooklyn Nets during the second half at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

<span style="font-weight: 400">The Jazz saw Mitchell and Gobert team up to form an effective partnership on the court. The former took little time settling into the league and burst onto the scene as a sophomore. He averaged 23.5 points during the 2018/19 regular season and notched up a career-high performance of 46 points during the season finale.  </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">The Jazz enjoyed a decent run to the playoffs in 2020, where Mitchell set scoring records. He became just the third player after Michael Jordan and Allen Iverson to record two 50-pt games in a single playoff series when he achieved the feat against Denver Nuggets in the first round.</span>

After another disappointing exit from the Playoffs in 2022, the Jazz decided to trade both their All-Stars and enter a rebuilding phase. In September 2022 Mitchell was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers in a blockbuster deal.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Major achievements </b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">3x NBA All-Star (2020, 2021, 2022)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">NBA All-Rookie First Team (2018)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion (2018)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">First-team All-ACC (2017)</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Donovan Mitchell NBA stats</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Mitchell is one of the most exciting talents the league has produced in recent years. He has transformed into a clutch scorer and has developed a priceless shooting arm. In the <a href="https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/m/mitchdo01.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">2021-22 season</a>, he averaged 25.9 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per game. </span>

[caption id="attachment_495591" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-495591" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20201229104511/2020-12-27T050448Z_927056093_MT1USATODAY15363795_RTRMADP_3_NBA-MINNESOTA-TIMBERWOLVES-AT-UTAH-JAZZ.jpg" alt="Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell" width="1920" height="1281" /> Dec 26, 2020; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell (45) drives to the hoop past Minnesota Timberwolves guard R (11) in the fourth quarter at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Swinger-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Donovan Mitchell's contract</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Mitchell cashed in big during the 2020 offseason. He signed a </span><a href="https://www.spotrac.com/nba/utah-jazz/donovan-mitchell-23608/#:~:text=Donovan%20Mitchell%20signed%20a%204,dead%20cap%20value%20of%20%245%2C195%2C501."><span style="font-weight: 400">five-year</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400"> rookie extension with the Jazz and will earn $163,000,590, but the sum can reach as far as $195 million through incentives.</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Donovan Mitchell Net Worth and Endorsements</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">His career earnings through salary till the 2022 season are $42,440,286. </span><a href="https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/nba/donovan-mitchell-net-worth/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><i><span style="font-weight: 400">Celebrity Net Worth</span></i></a><span style="font-weight: 400"> estimates his value at $20 million. </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Moreover, Mitchell has a running endorsement deal with the sneaker brand Adidas. He will earn anywhere between five to fifteen million dollars per year as part of his </span><a href="https://www.slcdunk.com/the-downbeat-latest-jazz-news/2020/3/24/21192853/could-donovan-mitchells-shoe-deal-actually-be-a-bad-thing" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="font-weight: 400">contract</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400">. </span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Donovan Mitchell charity foundation</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Mitchell is an active member in giving back to society. He made a donation of </span><a href="https://kslsports.com/440821/donovan-mitchell-donating-to-education-fund-for-children-of-jacob-blake/#:~:text=SALT%20LAKE%20CITY%2C%20Utah%20%E2%80%93%20Donovan,police%20officer%2C%20and%20remains%20hospitalized." target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="font-weight: 400">$45,000</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400"> to an education fund, the profit from the sales of his new signature shoe with Adidas. </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Mitchell also launched his own foundation, which is called ‘</span><a href="https://www.deseret.com/2019/3/8/20667760/morning-links-donovan-mitchell-launched-his-foundation-this-week-here-s-who-it-will-benefit" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="font-weight: 400">SpidaCares</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400">,’ aimed at “empowering women from all walks of life.” You can visit their official website </span><a href="https://spidacares.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="font-weight: 400">here</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400">. </span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Donovan Mitchell NBA Sneaker Contract</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Mitchell represents the Adidas family when it comes to sneakers. He’s one of the leading members of the brand’s NBA family and recently sported the ‘Adidas D.O.N. Issue #2,’ his signature kicks. </span>
<table style="height: 498px" width="480">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>
<p style="text-align: center"><b>Age</b></p>
</td>
<td>
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">26</span></p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
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<p style="text-align: center"><b>Marital Status</b></p>
</td>
<td>
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">Unmarried</span></p>
</td>
</tr>
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<p style="text-align: center"><b>Children</b></p>
</td>
<td style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">–</span></td>
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<td style="text-align: center"><b>NBA Championship Rings</b></td>
<td>
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">–</span></p>
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</tr>
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<p style="text-align: center"><b>Nationality</b></p>
</td>
<td style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">American</span></td>
</tr>
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<td style="text-align: center"><b>Height</b></td>
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<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)</span></p>
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</tr>
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<p style="text-align: center"><b>Weight</b></p>
</td>
<td style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">215 lb (98 kg)</span></td>
</tr>
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<td style="text-align: center"><b>Wingspan</b></td>
<td>
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">6 ft 8 in (2.08 m)</span></p>
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>How to contact Donovan Mitchell</b></h2>
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">Donovan Mitchell Instagram: </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/spidadmitchell/?hl=en"><span style="font-weight: 400">spidadmitchell</span></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">Donovan Mitchell Twitter: </span><a href="https://twitter.com/spidadmitchell?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor"><span style="font-weight: 400">@spidadmitchell</span></a></p>

Donovan Mitchell

Donovan Mitchell: Net worth, Salary, and Endorsements Donovan Mitchell is a six-foot-one guard who plays for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA. Mitchell was born on September 7, 1996, in Elmsford, New York, and his parents are Nicole and Donovan Sr. The talented guard was the 13th overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft.  Jan 1, 2021; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell (45) warms up prior to their game against the LA Clippers at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Swinger-USA TODAY Sports Mitchell initially attended Canterbury School, where he developed interests in basketball and baseball. He suffered an injury during his sophomore year while playing baseball and then took his talents to Brewster Academy, a high school in New Hampshire.  After taking part in the Jordan Brand Classic as a senior, Mitchell committed to play for the University of Louisville. He was in the rotation as a freshman but quickly gained starting rights in his sophomore year.  Mitchell wears jersey #45 as a tribute to Michael Jordan, who used to don the number in his baseball playing years. Furthermore, Mitchell averaged 15.6 points as a sophomore and decided to forego his remaining years to join the NBA.  Mitchell’s talents are hard to be ignored as he’s a shooting genius. The talented guard has been designed to perfection in the latest NBA 2K23 game, and he’s given an overall rating of 87.  Donovan Mitchell&#8217;s NBA career The Denver Nuggets initially selected Donovan Mitchell with the 13th overall pick in the 2017 NBA draft but later traded him to the Utah Jazz. The team signed him up on a four-year deal, and the young point guard even received a sneaker deal from Adidas.  Mitchell took over as a starter right from his rookie year and showcased his immense talent on the big stage. He wowed fans by winning the 2018 Slam Dunk Contest in his maiden appearance and later made the All-Rookie First team.  Jan 5, 2021; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell (45) dribbles the ball against the Brooklyn Nets during the second half at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports The Jazz saw Mitchell and Gobert team up to form an effective partnership on the court. The former took little time settling into the league and burst onto the scene as a sophomore. He averaged 23.5 points during the 2018/19 regular season and notched up a career-high performance of 46 points during the season finale.   The Jazz enjoyed a decent run to the playoffs in 2020, where Mitchell set scoring records. He became just the third player after Michael Jordan and Allen Iverson to record two 50-pt games in a single playoff series when he achieved the feat against Denver Nuggets in the first round. After another disappointing exit from the Playoffs in 2022, the Jazz decided to trade both their All-Stars and enter a rebuilding phase. In September 2022 Mitchell was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers in a blockbuster deal. Major achievements  3x NBA All-Star (2020, 2021, 2022) NBA All-Rookie First Team (2018) NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion (2018) First-team All-ACC (2017) Donovan Mitchell NBA stats Mitchell is one of the most exciting talents the league has produced in recent years. He has transformed into a clutch scorer and has developed a priceless shooting arm. In the 2021-22 season, he averaged 25.9 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per game.  Dec 26, 2020; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell (45) drives to the hoop past Minnesota Timberwolves guard R (11) in the fourth quarter at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Swinger-USA TODAY Sports Donovan Mitchell&#8217;s contract Mitchell cashed in big during the 2020 offseason. He signed a five-year rookie extension with the Jazz and will earn $163,000,590, but the sum can reach as far as $195 million through incentives. Donovan Mitchell Net Worth and Endorsements His career earnings through salary till the 2022 season are $42,440,286. Celebrity Net Worth estimates his value at $20 million.  Moreover, Mitchell has a running endorsement deal with the sneaker brand Adidas. He will earn anywhere between five to fifteen million dollars per year as part of his contract.  Donovan Mitchell charity foundation Mitchell is an active member in giving back to society. He made a donation of $45,000 to an education fund, the profit from the sales of his new signature shoe with Adidas.  Mitchell also launched his own foundation, which is called ‘SpidaCares,’ aimed at “empowering women from all walks of life.” You can visit their official website here.  Donovan Mitchell NBA Sneaker Contract Mitchell represents the Adidas family when it comes to sneakers. He’s one of the leading members of the brand’s NBA family and recently sported the ‘Adidas D.O.N. Issue #2,’ his signature kicks.    Age  26   Marital Status  Unmarried   Children –  NBA Championship Rings –   Nationality American  Height 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)   Weight 215 lb (98 kg)  Wingspan 6 ft 8 in (2.08 m)   How to contact Donovan Mitchell Donovan Mitchell Instagram: spidadmitchell Donovan Mitchell Twitter: @spidadmitchell

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<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Early Life</strong></h2>
Rudy Gobert was born on June 26, 1992, in Saint-Quentin, France, to parents, Rudy Bourgarel and Corinne Gobert and his father is where he gets his French heritage from. But that isn't the sole inheritance. Rudy Bourgarel is a former basketball player who played at Marist College from 1985 to 1988 as a center. His commitments with the French men's national basketball team affected his chances of getting drafted by the NBA in 1989. The outcome "destroyed him," Rudy Jr. reveals. However, it was here, playing in Paris, that Rudy Sr. met Corinne Gobert.

Unfortunately, the family's time as one was short-lived. Three years after Rudy Gobert was born, his parents split. Bourgarel moved to Guadeloupe while Rudy stayed in Saint-Quentin with his mom, facing challenges as a mixed-race kid. Nonetheless, Gobert reveals he <em>"was never offended by it."</em> Instead, he seems to have channeled his focus on basketball when his father called every week, talking and teaching about the hoops.

It was ultimately in 2003 that Rudy Gobert started playing basketball. He initially joined the JSC St-Quentin club before transferring to the Saint-Quentin BB club. In 2007 then, Gobert joined Cholet Basket Training Centre, a club that plays for LNB Pro A. Three years later, he represented France in the <span style="font-weight: 400">FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship and finished as the team's best scorer and rebounder with 9.2 and 9 average respectively.Â </span>
<h2 style="text-align: center">Professional Career</h2>
<h4><b>Cholet (2011â€“2013)</b></h4>
Following his run at the Cholet training center, Rudy Gobert joined the junior team in 2009. A year later, he made the senior team debut, playing just one game to record 6 points, 5 rebounds, and 1 steal against Pau-Lacq-Orthez. In the 2011-12 season, he played 29 games for an average of 4.2 points and made it to 27 games the next campaign -- 2012-13 for an improved 8.4 ppg. Following this, Gobert made his way to the NBA.
<h4><span style="font-weight: 400">Â </span><b>Utah Jazz (2013â€“2022)</b></h4>
Rudy Gobert played 6 successful seasons with the Utah Jazz, helping the team and himself grow impressively in defensive ranking. He was the 27th overall pick in the 2013 draft by the Denver Nuggets but was traded to the Utah Jazz the very same night.<span style="font-weight: 400"> Entering the league, Gobert had a wingspan of 7'9'' which was registered as unprecedented. His nickname, "The Stifle Tower" thus came to be. He finished his rookie season having played 45 games averaging 2.3 points while also playing 8 games for Bakersfield Jam in the NBA G League. He averaged 13.9 points, 11.4 rebounds, and 0.4 assists.Â </span>

Gobert then came to be known as a crucial player in Jazz's defense when he replaced Enes Kanter and went on to lead the team's defense with 98.0. He also improved one of the worst teams in defensive ranking to top the table in 2014, post-break. This was followed by a four-year, $102 million contract extension, that made him the best-paid French athlete, in 2015-16 and then a $205 million 5-year contract --- the biggest for a center.

[caption id="attachment_500521" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-500521 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210102183921/2021-01-02T045404Z_1260759462_MT1USATODAY15387029_RTRMADP_3_NBA-LOS-ANGELES-CLIPPERS-AT-UTAH-JAZZ.jpg" alt="Utah Jazz star Rudy Gobert" width="1920" height="1280" /> Jan 1, 2021; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (27) reacts after a basket against the LA Clippers in the fourth quarter at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Swinger-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

In the process, Rudy Gobert earned the Defensive Player of the Year thrice, All-Star reserve thrice, and four All-NBA appearances. In 2019-20, He helped the team into the playoffs and proved an only formidable opponent for the likes of Nikola Jokic, dominant on both offense and defense. Averaging 15 points and 13 rebounds per game, Rudy came to be the face of the team while being considered the best screener in the NBA.

Gobert, who had wished to be 'the best big man' in his rookie year, finished his run with the Jazz, leading the league in rebounds and FG% with 14.7 and 71.3% respectively. He also earned his sixth straight NBA All-Defensive First Team spot before being traded off to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

<b>Minnesota Timberwolves (2022â€“present)</b>

Gobert was traded off to the Minnesota Timberwolves in July 2022 and debuted strong with 23 points and 16 rebounds against the OKC Thunder a few months later. In January 2023, the star center recorded his 9th 20/20 in a game against the LA Clippers with 25 points and 21 rebounds. That was the second one since joining the Timberwolves and last as of May 2025. He led the team to his 7th playoff averaging 13.4 points, and 11.6 rebounds.

The next year, Gobert earned his fourth DOPY title, leading the league with a rating of 104.4 while carrying the Timberwolves positioned No.1. His fourth title ties with Dikembe Mutombo and Ben Wallace for the most in NBA history.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>National Team Career</strong></h2>
Rudy Gobert represents France on International stages and has been successful in acquiring a few medals but none gold. In 2011, he secured a bronze for the French in the <span style="font-weight: 400">FIBA Europe U-20 Championships after losing to Italy. The next year, France finished second in the FIBA U20 European Championship after falling to Lithuania.Â </span>

Then grown as a defensive prowess in the NBA, Rudy Gobert helped the team to a bronze at FIBA Basketball World Cup 2014. It was followed up by another third-place finish the next year at EuroBasket 2015 and the 2019 World Cup. The Olympics in 2021 and the EuroBasket 2022, however, brought along a silver.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Rudy Gobert Stats</h2>
<h4>Regular Season:</h4>
<ul>
 	<li>Games played: 757</li>
 	<li>Points per game: 12.7</li>
 	<li>Rebounds per game: 11.8</li>
 	<li>Assists per game: 2.1</li>
</ul>
<h4>Playoffs Season:</h4>
<ul>
 	<li>Games Played: 66</li>
 	<li>Points per game: 13.4</li>
 	<li>Rebounds per game: 11.2</li>
 	<li>Assists per game: 1.6</li>
</ul>
<p class="whitespace-pre-wrap break-words"><strong>Best Scoring Seasons</strong></p>

<ul class="list-disc pl-8 space-y-2 -mt-1">
 	<li class="whitespace-normal break-words">2018-19 (Utah): 15.9 ppg, 12.9 rpg, 2.3 bpg</li>
 	<li class="whitespace-normal break-words">2021-22 (Utah): 15.6 ppg, 14.7 rpg, 2.1 bpg</li>
 	<li class="whitespace-normal break-words">2019-20 (Utah): 15.1 ppg, 13.5 rpg, 2.0 bpg</li>
</ul>
<h2 style="text-align: center">Accolades and Legacy</h2>
7X NBA All-Defensive First Team - 2017-2022, 2024

4X Defensive Player of the Year - 2018, 2019, 2021, 2024

4Ã— All-NBA - 2017, 2019-2021

3X NBA All-Star 2020-2022

French Player of the Year - 2019

2022 NBA Rebounding leader - 14.7

2017Â NBA blocks leader - 2.6
<h2 style="text-align: center">Records</h2>
<ul>
 	<li>Most single-season dunks - 306</li>
 	<li>Fourth NBA Player to have 30 consecutive 10+ rebounds</li>
 	<li>Most rebounds for the JazzÂ in a game, with 28</li>
 	<li>First French-born to win NBA Defensive Player of the Year</li>
 	<li>Third player to win DOPY title four times</li>
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<h2 style="text-align: center">Rudy Gobert off the court</h2>
Rudy Gobert is reportedly in a relationship with Julia Bonilla, who is also from France. She hosts a podcast called "Journey," while also being an artistic director and agent. The two revealed their relationship only in February 2024, when announcing pregnancy. They welcomed their firstborn, a son on May 6th, when the Wolves were to contest in the 2024 playoffs.

Moreover, Gobert also runs a non-profit organization, Rudy's Kids Foundation, to protect, empower, and improve the lives of kids. The foundation helps out charities whose mission is to ensure that kids have access to opportunities and resources. He also donated $500,000 to help COVID-19-affected people and those working in the services in 2020.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Net Worth and Endorsements</h2>
Celebrity Net Worth estimates Rudy Gobert's net worth to be $60 million with an average annual salary of $41 million. This arrives with his 5-year $205,000,002 contract with the Utah Jazz. He further owns an 11,000-square-foot house in Salt Lake City, purchased in 2017 for $3.9 million.

Gobert has endorsed about 7 brands so far in his career. The prominent ones happen to be Nike, Air Max Dominate, Yoplait, and Intenza Fitness, which reportedly bring him a million in earnings.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Social Media</h2>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/rudygobert27/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://x.com/rudygobert27?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter,</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RudyGobert27">Facebook</a>
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<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px"><strong>Nationality</strong></td>
<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">French</td>
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<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px"><strong>Birth Date</strong></td>
<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">June 26, 1992</td>
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<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px"><strong>Place of Birth</strong></td>
<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">Saint-Quentin, France</td>
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<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px"><strong>Height</strong></td>
<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">7 feet 1 inch</td>
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<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px"><strong>Weight</strong></td>
<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">258 lbs</td>
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<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">7 feet 9 inches</td>
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<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">Center</td>
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<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">Unmarried</td>
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Rudy Gobert

Early Life Rudy Gobert was born on June 26, 1992, in Saint-Quentin, France, to parents, Rudy Bourgarel and Corinne Gobert and his father is where he gets his French heritage from. But that isn&#8217;t the sole inheritance. Rudy Bourgarel is a former basketball player who played at Marist College from 1985 to 1988 as a center. His commitments with the French men&#8217;s national basketball team affected his chances of getting drafted by the NBA in 1989. The outcome &#8220;destroyed him,&#8221; Rudy Jr. reveals. However, it was here, playing in Paris, that Rudy Sr. met Corinne Gobert. Unfortunately, the family&#8217;s time as one was short-lived. Three years after Rudy Gobert was born, his parents split. Bourgarel moved to Guadeloupe while Rudy stayed in Saint-Quentin with his mom, facing challenges as a mixed-race kid. Nonetheless, Gobert reveals he &#8220;was never offended by it.&#8221; Instead, he seems to have channeled his focus on basketball when his father called every week, talking and teaching about the hoops. It was ultimately in 2003 that Rudy Gobert started playing basketball. He initially joined the JSC St-Quentin club before transferring to the Saint-Quentin BB club. In 2007 then, Gobert joined Cholet Basket Training Centre, a club that plays for LNB Pro A. Three years later, he represented France in the FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship and finished as the team&#8217;s best scorer and rebounder with 9.2 and 9 average respectively.Â  Professional Career Cholet (2011â€“2013) Following his run at the Cholet training center, Rudy Gobert joined the junior team in 2009. A year later, he made the senior team debut, playing just one game to record 6 points, 5 rebounds, and 1 steal against Pau-Lacq-Orthez. In the 2011-12 season, he played 29 games for an average of 4.2 points and made it to 27 games the next campaign &#8212; 2012-13 for an improved 8.4 ppg. Following this, Gobert made his way to the NBA. Â Utah Jazz (2013â€“2022) Rudy Gobert played 6 successful seasons with the Utah Jazz, helping the team and himself grow impressively in defensive ranking. He was the 27th overall pick in the 2013 draft by the Denver Nuggets but was traded to the Utah Jazz the very same night. Entering the league, Gobert had a wingspan of 7&#8217;9&#8221; which was registered as unprecedented. His nickname, &#8220;The Stifle Tower&#8221; thus came to be. He finished his rookie season having played 45 games averaging 2.3 points while also playing 8 games for Bakersfield Jam in the NBA G League. He averaged 13.9 points, 11.4 rebounds, and 0.4 assists.Â  Gobert then came to be known as a crucial player in Jazz&#8217;s defense when he replaced Enes Kanter and went on to lead the team&#8217;s defense with 98.0. He also improved one of the worst teams in defensive ranking to top the table in 2014, post-break. This was followed by a four-year, $102 million contract extension, that made him the best-paid French athlete, in 2015-16 and then a $205 million 5-year contract &#8212; the biggest for a center. Jan 1, 2021; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (27) reacts after a basket against the LA Clippers in the fourth quarter at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Swinger-USA TODAY Sports In the process, Rudy Gobert earned the Defensive Player of the Year thrice, All-Star reserve thrice, and four All-NBA appearances. In 2019-20, He helped the team into the playoffs and proved an only formidable opponent for the likes of Nikola Jokic, dominant on both offense and defense. Averaging 15 points and 13 rebounds per game, Rudy came to be the face of the team while being considered the best screener in the NBA. Gobert, who had wished to be &#8216;the best big man&#8217; in his rookie year, finished his run with the Jazz, leading the league in rebounds and FG% with 14.7 and 71.3% respectively. He also earned his sixth straight NBA All-Defensive First Team spot before being traded off to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Minnesota Timberwolves (2022â€“present) Gobert was traded off to the Minnesota Timberwolves in July 2022 and debuted strong with 23 points and 16 rebounds against the OKC Thunder a few months later. In January 2023, the star center recorded his 9th 20/20 in a game against the LA Clippers with 25 points and 21 rebounds. That was the second one since joining the Timberwolves and last as of May 2025. He led the team to his 7th playoff averaging 13.4 points, and 11.6 rebounds. The next year, Gobert earned his fourth DOPY title, leading the league with a rating of 104.4 while carrying the Timberwolves positioned No.1. His fourth title ties with Dikembe Mutombo and Ben Wallace for the most in NBA history. National Team Career Rudy Gobert represents France on International stages and has been successful in acquiring a few medals but none gold. In 2011, he secured a bronze for the French in the FIBA Europe U-20 Championships after losing to Italy. The next year, France finished second in the FIBA U20 European Championship after falling to Lithuania.Â  Then grown as a defensive prowess in the NBA, Rudy Gobert helped the team to a bronze at FIBA Basketball World Cup 2014. It was followed up by another third-place finish the next year at EuroBasket 2015 and the 2019 World Cup. The Olympics in 2021 and the EuroBasket 2022, however, brought along a silver. Rudy Gobert Stats Regular Season: Games played: 757 Points per game: 12.7 Rebounds per game: 11.8 Assists per game: 2.1 Playoffs Season: Games Played: 66 Points per game: 13.4 Rebounds per game: 11.2 Assists per game: 1.6 Best Scoring Seasons 2018-19 (Utah): 15.9 ppg, 12.9 rpg, 2.3 bpg 2021-22 (Utah): 15.6 ppg, 14.7 rpg, 2.1 bpg 2019-20 (Utah): 15.1 ppg, 13.5 rpg, 2.0 bpg Accolades and Legacy 7X NBA All-Defensive First Team &#8211; 2017-2022, 2024 4X Defensive Player of the Year &#8211; 2018, 2019, 2021, 2024 4Ã— All-NBA &#8211; 2017, 2019-2021 3X NBA All-Star 2020-2022 French Player of the Year &#8211; 2019 2022 NBA Rebounding leader &#8211; 14.7 2017Â NBA blocks leader &#8211; 2.6 Records Most single-season dunks &#8211; 306 Fourth NBA Player to have 30 consecutive 10+ rebounds Most rebounds for the JazzÂ in a game, with 28 First French-born to win NBA Defensive Player of the Year Third player to win DOPY title four times Rudy Gobert off the court Rudy Gobert is reportedly in a relationship with Julia Bonilla, who is also from France. She hosts a podcast called &#8220;Journey,&#8221; while also being an artistic director and agent. The two revealed their relationship only in February 2024, when announcing pregnancy. They welcomed their firstborn, a son on May 6th, when the Wolves were to contest in the 2024 playoffs. Moreover, Gobert also runs a non-profit organization, Rudy&#8217;s Kids Foundation, to protect, empower, and improve the lives of kids. The foundation helps out charities whose mission is to ensure that kids have access to opportunities and resources. He also donated $500,000 to help COVID-19-affected people and those working in the services in 2020. Net Worth and Endorsements Celebrity Net Worth estimates Rudy Gobert&#8217;s net worth to be $60 million with an average annual salary of $41 million. This arrives with his 5-year $205,000,002 contract with the Utah Jazz. He further owns an 11,000-square-foot house in Salt Lake City, purchased in 2017 for $3.9 million. Gobert has endorsed about 7 brands so far in his career. The prominent ones happen to be Nike, Air Max Dominate, Yoplait, and Intenza Fitness, which reportedly bring him a million in earnings. Social Media Instagram, Twitter, Facebook  Nationality French  Birth Date June 26, 1992  Place of Birth Saint-Quentin, France  Height 7 feet 1 inch  Weight 258 lbs  Wingspan 7 feet 9 inches  Position Center  Marital Status Unmarried

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